August 2026
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NHS urges public to use app and 111 for bank holiday health needs
HEALTH chiefs are urging people to plan ahead for the summer bank holiday.
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UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease
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Urgent action is needed in the case of sudden hearing loss - Andy Armitage
There are not many hearing emergencies that require someone going to A&E, but sudden hearing loss is definitely the main one. The professional term is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) and is one of the few genuine hearing emergencies.
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Teesside Indian takeaway given second zero-star hygiene rating after positive reviews
The Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a zero-star food hygiene rating for the second time since opening.
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North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue
Hartlepool Borough Council have said that the car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre will face a temporary closure today (August 21).
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World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK - What is the secret to her longevity?
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.
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Discover how Hull College can help your business build a skilled, safer workforce
If you’re looking to strengthen your warehouse workforce, take a look at Hull College’s new supply chain warehouse operative apprenticeship.
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Top North Yorkshire hotel owned by Eric Clapton scores one-star for food hygiene
The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel near Malton has scored one-star for food hygiene, meaning ‘major improvement necessary’.
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'Hidden' Bradford restaurant with dishes that are packed 'full of flavour'
The Wild Orchard is a hidden gem in Bradford and offers dishes that are packed "full of flavour".
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Australia charges man for informing Russia about Ukraine's military
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
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Putin arrests Russians complaining about fuel shortages amid petrol station fights
Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts
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North East city road to close for months for housing development - public notice
Mowbray Road in Sunderland and several surrounding streets will close for around five months to allow housing development works
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Free bike repair event returns to Valley Gardens this weekend
Cyclists can get their bikes checked and repaired for free when a community bike fix returns to Harrogate this weekend.
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More than 30 artists and craftspeople set for Fangfest near York
Preparations are well underway for this year’s Fangfest, being held on September 5 and 6.
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Plan to turn North Yorkshire house into HMO and holiday let meets ire
PLANS to turn a residential house into a holiday let and HMO have met with objections from councillors in a North Yorkshire town.
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World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
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Teesside teenager's 26-mile tribute to 'fun' uncle and charity CEO who died age 45
Lilah Sweeting, 14, will run 26 miles in 26 hours in memory of David Gallagher, while raising money for Teesside Hospice.
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The next AI phase is better agents not bigger models
Agentic AI success depends less on selecting models and more on building strong organizational foundations
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El Niño: Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
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Weather tracker: Extreme rainfall deluges Japan and South Korea
Unprecedented downpours cause deaths, evacuations and transport chaos. Plus, Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii
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The 6 University of Bradford courses named in UK's best
The University of Bradford was recognised in the National Student Survey, with six of its courses ranked among the best in the UK.
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Cuban migrants rescued by Mexico's navy after days adrift at sea
Cubans seeking to leave the communist-run island have risked their lives in flimsy boats for decades in a bid to cross the treacherous Florida Straits to the United States or across the Caribbean to Mexico.
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Video. Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Video. Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.
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Teenage driver who has only held licence for 8 months hit 115mph in friend's Audi
A teenage driver who had held his licence for just eight months is facing court after police caught him driving at 115mph on the A629 bypass.
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Busy North East subway transformed into urban gallery by art students
One of Newcastle city centre's busiest pedestrian routes has been transformed into a permanent 75-metre urban art gallery featuring 39 bespoke…
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Pakistani music stars visit Bradford fashion store for bespoke outfits
IK Collections on Westgate in Bradford city centre welcomed two leading Pakistani music artists during a busy weekend of culture and fashion.
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Magical 'hidden gem' Yorkshire trail with playground ideal for family trip
The Studfold Adventure Trail has a fairy village, mini golf, and a playground for children to enjoy.
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How stricken barn owl 'Little Reg' was rescued off North East coast by Army sailors
A stricken barn owl rescued off the North East coast after repeatedly falling into the water has become an unlikely crew member aboard a British…
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Fake bank notes used to buy top of the range laptop in North Yorkshire
Fraudulent bank notes were used to buy a laptop in a North Yorkshire town.
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Nando’s applies for alcohol licence at new Keighley outlet
NANDO'S has applied for a new licence at a Keighley retail park.
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Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
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Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others
Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’
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Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Report says violence is moving from Israeli-controlled areas to those earmarked for a future Palestinian state
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Darlington driver caused head-on crash which left woman needing urgent surgery
The sentencing of a Darlington driver who has previously admitted responsibility for a serious injury collision has been put back by a fortnight.
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FCDO issues important warning to all Brits going abroad this year
The FCDO has warned holidaymakers to make sure they know what to do if their passport becomes lost or is stolen.
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Caring people wanted to join Age UK homecare team in North East
Age UK Northumberland is recruiting Home Care Support Workers to help older people across the county live safely and independently in their own…
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Neighbour begs for 'peaceful life' as supported housing in Teesside given green light
Plans to build five supported living flats and a car park at Low Lane in Middlesbrough have been approved despite concerns about noise and…
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duchess to ‘return to acting’ as family plot UK comeback
The Duchess is said to have been offered a role in an upcoming project in Britain
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US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup
Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine
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Top North Yorkshire hotel owned by Eric Clapton scores one-star for food hygiene
The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel in North Yorkshire has scored one-star for food hygiene, meaning ‘major improvement necessary’.
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Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says
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Flash flood warnings for UK as heavy rain batters drought-hit ground
Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the UK
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Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best
We taste tested pies from various supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
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Trains from York to London hit by attempted cable theft
There’s disruption on the East Coast Main Line this morning (Friday, 21 August). An attempted theft of signalling cables between Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate means trains have to run at reduced speed. LNER is putting on rail replacement...
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UN Security Council holds second informal poll for next leader
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.
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Powers to 'protect special York high streets' welcomed amid 'blanket crackdown' fears
Moves to give councils greater powers over local high streets have been welcomed in York amid fears over a blanket crackdown.
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Treasury secretary makes devolution and high street commitments in Echo's manifesto
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds toured No.11 North at the Darlington Economic Campus and a soft play centre in Northallerton.
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Camper guided to safety after poor weather sets in on fell near Gaping Gill
Rescuers guided a camper to safety after bad weather closed in on a Craven fell.
